HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; 404-5; Citizen Request: N. Cnty Vietnam Veterans MemorialAB# 404-5
MTG. DATE: 04-19-04
STAFF: BEVERLYIPRICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
0 INFO TITLE:
CITIZEN REQUESTINORTH COUNTY
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
ACTION
Consider Citizen request and take appropriate action.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Department Chair (Walter “Jack Frazier) of the Social Studies program at Carlsbad High
School recently addressed the City Council with a request concerning the placement of a
memorial and monument to the North County Vietnam Veterans who died in that war.
After viewing a video presentation prepared by Mr. Frazier, which specifically emphasize his
request, the City Council deferred this issue to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review
and a recommendation back to the Council.
Mr. Frazier will be addressing the Commission with the same presentation, which consists of a
20-minute videold. After the video presentation, it would be appropriate for Commissioners to
ask pertinent questions regarding the request prior to taking action. Attached for information is
the original request to be placed on the City Council Agenda and the minutes of Council
discussion that evening.
EXHIBITS:
1. Ctty Council Agenda Bill 17,561 and minutes
a CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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AB# 17,561
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.TITLE: DER. HD. REQUEST TO MAKE A PRESENTATION FROM WALTER nuZIER, SOCIAL SI’UDIES DEPARTMENT CHAIR,
CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive presentation from Walter Frazier, the Social Studies Department Chair, Carlsbad High School.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City Council provides an oppartundy for citizens and organizations to have an item
placed on a City Council Agenda by submitting a letter to the City Manager. Attached is a letter (Exhibit 1) from Walter Frazier, Social Studies Department Chair, Carlsbad High School, requesting the opportunity to make a presentation to the City Council regarding a
student project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time
EXHIBITS:
1. Chair, Carlsbad High School, dated February 24,2004.
Letter to Ray Patchett, City Manager, from Walter Frazier, Social Studies Department
EXHIBIT 1 .-
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Cartrbad City Manager
City Hall
1290 Carlabad Vilhge Dr.
Carhbad, C8.92888
Sir :
about the placement of a Irt-d momunacmt to tbe Nortb Coaaty Vktmm
Veterans who died in that war. My students and I have ban noticing on a project
since tbir past Wtembcr to bODOr tbe memory of tbese men.
I receatly spoke to Mayor Baddy Lewb about spaking to the City Comnd
We have discovend and ideo- shty-iive young mcm from North County
that gave the ultimate sa- ddng tbb tmubhg tine in Ameriaa hirtoy. We
have received nummms phone caR6 about tbh pr0)ect and have recciVed mterest
fmm as frr away ss Washington, D.C. The qn&m we have bad to try to ansuer is
why a memorial for tbcse yonng mea bad met yet ban dedicated.
We an reqaathg li&ca or twemty ah.fg of tbe Couacib he ta ark a
pment8tb. outking what tbe st.dats have done thus hr; wbat the memorhl win
look like and to ascertain if there is a ruitrbk ht&m io C8rbb.d for this
monument. Thirty yurs after the end of this war it io the for chum 8nd besling.
This memorial will in some umaU way help to that end.
Tbank you for taking the time to COBS~~~ this.
social 6partm-t chair
Carlsbad High School
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760-331-57@1 seb~el
760-751-9335 Home
MINUTES
MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: March 23,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present:
Absent: Kulchin.
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 2, 2004.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held March 2, 2004.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Matthew Angel, Sr. Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop #706, led the Pledge of
AI leg iance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #5, as follows:
AYES:
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #17,553 - APPLICATION FOR A CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-089, approving the application for a
grant from the California State Library for the 2004-2005 Public Library Staff
Education Program.
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March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3
AYES:
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Doug Foote, 3999 Foothill Avenue, Carlsbad came forward to address Council
concerning the traffic barricades on Mira Monte Drive and Foothill Avenue. Mr. Foote
expressed concerns regarding the potential removal of the barricades on Mira Monte
Drive. Mr. Foote stated that he believes that removal of the barriers will pose a
significant pedestrian hazard in front of the Calavera Hills Elementary School, and will
adversely impact traffic in the Calavera Hills neighborhoods. Mr. Foote presented
Council with a document regarding this issue. (Copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office.)
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, explained that the barricades on Mira Monte would
not be removed until the College/Cannon connection is completed, which is anticipated
for completion in late summer of 2004. Mr. Johnson also stated that school zone
signing, stop signs and speed limit signs have already been put in place in anticipation
of the removal of the barricades.
Renee Huston, 540 Anchor Way, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf
of the Sierra Club, and expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion. Ms. Huston
asked that the City of Carlsbad direct their SANDAG Representative to support a
transnet sales tax extension, only if it includes establishment of a development impact
fee for regional transportation, including transit. She also suggested that the proposed
$2,000 development impact fee would not be sufficient, and that new development
should be required to pay its fair share of transportation costs.
At the request of Mayor Lewis, Council concurred to take items #9 & #IO out of order
for consideration at this time.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. AB #17,561- PRESENTATION BY WALTER FRAZIER.
Walter Frazier, Social Studies Department Chair of Carlsbad High School gave a Power
Point presentation regarding his students’ project to honor North County Vietnam
Veterans, who died in the war, by creation of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (Copy not
on file in the City Clerk’s Office.)
Mr. Frazier outlined the research that the students have done to identify 66 honorees,
and showed the proposed design for Memorial. He stated that the group is not
requesting financial support from the Council, but is seeking support for placing the
Memorial in Carlsbad. Mr. Frazier suggested two possible city sites for locating the
Monument were Magee Park or Maxton Brown Park. He also explained the projected
timeline and their goal for completion of the project by Veteran’s Day, November 11,
2004.
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March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Tem Finnila, Council agreed to match
contributions received until April 10, 2004, up to a maximum of
$7,000.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, and Hall
NOES: Pac ka rd
ABSENT: Kulchin -
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 720 p.m. with all
members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. AB #17,559 - COMMENTS ON CARLSBAD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
[CDBG) FUNDING.
Frank Boensch, Management Analyst presented the staff report and reviewed a Power
Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mr. Boensch stated that the City
received 26 applications in response to a request for proposals for activities to be
funded through the CDBG program, including 22 requests for public service activities
funding totaling over $442,000. He noted, however, that only $89,550 is available for
public service activities.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:25 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Ms. Shirley Cole, 1252 Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad came forward on behalf of Lifeline
Community Services, and gave a brief overview of the services that Lifeline provides to
the citizen’s of Carlsbad.
Ms. Lauren Pause, 1264 Whitesands Drive, San Marcos came forward to address
Council on behalf of the Community Resource Center, Homeless Prevention. Ms.
Pause asked Council to support the Community Resource Center in its continued
efforts.
Ms. Susan Lamb, 1920 Lewis Drive, Escondido came forward to address Council on
behalf of the North County Food Bank. Ms. Lamb provided Council with statistics of
services provided by the North County Food Bank, and Lamb thanked Council for past
years’ support and asked that the Advisory Board’s recommendation be granted.
.
Mr. Ron Sipora, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, 31 15
Roosevelt Avenue came forward to address Council, and asked that Council support
the Advisory Committee’s recommendation to grant funding in the amount of $5,000.
March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila clarified that the regulations for use of CDBG funding are not
City requirements, but are in fact Federal requirements. Ms. Finnila also expressed her
appreciation for all of the services that the non-profit organizations provide to the
citizens of Carlsbad.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila stated that she was concerned about allocating the CDBG
funding for farm worker housing because there are so many residents that are in need
of affordable housing. Ms. Finnila suggested that, instead of the federal grant fund, the
Council should consider allocating money from a the Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Program funds.
Mayor Lewis asked staff to verify that funding, in the amount of $450,000, is available
within the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Program that could be used for the farm worker
housing.
Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director verified that staff believes that farm worker
housing would be an eligible project under the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Program. He
noted that the fund balance is currently $6 million.
In response to Council inquiry, Frank Boench, Management Analyst explained that if the
$450,000 for the Farm Worker Housing were to be allocated from the Agricultural
Mitigation Fee Program versus the CDBG Funding, staff would come back to Council
with alternatives for re-allocating the CDBG funds.
Council received the comments and took no action.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:16 p.m. with all
members present.
8. AB #17,560 - LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - CT 02-28/SDP 03-1 8/CP 02-1 3/HDP
02-14.
Saima Qureshy, Associate Planner presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point
presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Staff responded to Council questions regarding the soils report, view blockage, the line
of sight regarding ingress and egress of the property, and the green space
requirements of the area between the proposed condominium complex and La Costa
Aven ue .
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, explained how roadway design speed, critical
speed, and engineering and traffic survey served to develop the proposed driveway
design for ingress and egress of the property. He stated that the green space serves to
keep the line of sight to La Costa Avenue clear for drivers exiting the project. He also
stated that there is a condition on the property that the Homeowners Association keep
March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting . Page 9
Council concurred to continue the public hearing until April 13, 2004.
Council also directed staff to return with information and diagrams regarding a right-turn
only lane or deceleration lane and a possible traffic signal on La Costa Avenue at the
project driveway.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. AB #17,561 - PRESENTATION BY WALTER FRAZIER.
This item was taken out of order and considered prior to the Public Hearings.
10.AB #17,562 - PRESENTATION BY THE CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WIND
SYMPHONY.
This item was taken out of order and considered prior to the Public Hearings.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Members provided updates regarding their various committees.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper mRtion, the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2004 was adjourned at 950 p.m.
Sheila Cobian Minutes Clerk